{{GovLgov}}{{TOCnestright}}The '''Lieutenant Governor of the State of Wisconsin''' is an elected Constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the Executive branch, and the first officer in line to succeed the '''[[Governor of Wisconsin]]'''. The Lieutenant Governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and has no term limit.

}}{{tnr}}The '''Lieutenant Governor of the State of Wisconsin''' is an elected Constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the Executive branch, and the first officer in line to succeed the '''[[Governor of Wisconsin]]'''. The Lieutenant Governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and has no term limit.

==Current officer==

==Current officer==

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The 44th and current lieutenant governor is [[Rebecca Kleefisch]], a [[Republican]] elected in 2010.

The 44th and current lieutenant governor is [[Rebecca Kleefisch]], a [[Republican]] elected in 2010.

==Authority==

==Authority==

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==Requirements==

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==Qualifications==

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In order to be eligible for the office of lieutenant governor, a candidate must be :

In order to be eligible for the office of lieutenant governor, a candidate must be :

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==Election==

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* a citizen of the United States

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* a qualified elector of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin&nbsp;elects lieutenant governors in the midterm elections, that is, even years that are not Presidential election years. For Wisconsin, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are all gubernatorial election years. Legally, the gubernatorial inauguration is always set for the first Monday in the January following an election. Thus, January 3, 2011 and January 5, 2015 are inaugural days.

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Additionally general requirements to hold office in Wisconsin stipulate that no candidate may:

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By law, lieutenant governors are...

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* hold any office, honor or profit under any foreign power

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* hold any federal office

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* be a convicted felon

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* be convicted of any misdemeanor involving a violation of the public trust

[[Wisconsin]] elects lieutenant governors in the midterm elections, that is, even years that are not Presidential election years. For Wisconsin, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are all gubernatorial election years. Legally, the lieutenant gubernatorial inauguration is always set for the first Monday in the January following an election. Thus, January 3, 2011 and January 5, 2015 are inaugural days.

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By law, lieutenant governors are elected on a shared ticket with the gubernatorial candidate in both the primary and the general election.

The lieutenant governor of Wisconsin is elected in a direct election—the candidate with the most votes becomes lieutenant governor. In the event that two candidates receive an equal number of votes which is higher than that received by any other candidate, the members of the state legislature vote between the two at their next

The lieutenant governor of Wisconsin is elected in a direct election—the candidate with the most votes becomes lieutenant governor. In the event that two candidates receive an equal number of votes which is higher than that received by any other candidate, the members of the state legislature vote between the two at their next

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===Term limits===

===Term limits===

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:: ''See also: [[States with gubernatorial term limits]]''

There is no limit to the number of terms a lieutenant governor may hold. However, the lieutenant governor can be removed from office through an impeachment trial or resignation.

There is no limit to the number of terms a lieutenant governor may hold. However, the lieutenant governor can be removed from office through an impeachment trial or resignation.

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If the lieutenant governor becomes governor, he or she is required to nominate a new lieutenant governor. However, the successor must be confirmed by the [[Wisconsin Senate|Senate]] and the [[Wisconsin Assembly|Assembly]].

If the lieutenant governor becomes governor, he or she is required to nominate a new lieutenant governor. However, the successor must be confirmed by the [[Wisconsin Senate|Senate]] and the [[Wisconsin Assembly|Assembly]].

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If the actual elected lieutenant governor is unable to continue serving or is removed, dies, or resigns, the Governor nominates a replacement, subject to confirmation by the Senate and then the entire Assembly.

==Duties==

==Duties==

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Should the governor designate the lieutenant governor to a board or commission the lieutenant governor is given all the authority and responsibility granted by law to the governor.

Should the governor designate the lieutenant governor to a board or commission the lieutenant governor is given all the authority and responsibility granted by law to the governor.

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The Lieutenant Governor becomes the Governor upon the death, resignation, or removal of the elected [[Governor of Wisconsin]]. She also become Acting Governor upon the absence, illness, or inability to serve of the elected Governor.

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At one time, the Lieutenant Governor was the President of the Senate and could cast a tie breaking vote; however, following the Amendment in 1979, the elected Senators now choose their own presiding officer.

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==Divisions==

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==State budget==

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The budget for the Lieutenant Governor's Office in Fiscal Year 2013 was $393,500.<ref> [http://www.doa.state.wi.us/debf/docview.asp?budid=84 ''Wisconsin Department of Administration,'' "2013-15 Executive Budget - Office of the Lt. Governor," accessed April 3, 2013] </ref>

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::''See also: [[Compensation of state executive officers]] and [[Comparison of lieutenant gubernatorial salaries]]''

The lieutenant governor's pay is set by law and may not be increased or diminished effective during the current term.

The lieutenant governor's pay is set by law and may not be increased or diminished effective during the current term.

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As of 2010, the lieutenant governor is paid [SR REVIEW $AMOUNT]] a year.

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In 2012, the Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor was paid an estimated [[Compensation of state executive officers|$76,261]]. This figure comes from the [[Council of State Governments]].

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==Historical officeholders==

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==Recent news==

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:''All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.''

The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Wisconsin is an elected Constitutional officer, the second ranking officer of the Executive branch, and the first officer in line to succeed the Governor of Wisconsin. The Lieutenant Governor is popularly elected every four years by a plurality and has no term limit.

Elections

Wisconsin elects lieutenant governors in the midterm elections, that is, even years that are not Presidential election years. For Wisconsin, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are all gubernatorial election years. Legally, the lieutenant gubernatorial inauguration is always set for the first Monday in the January following an election. Thus, January 3, 2011 and January 5, 2015 are inaugural days.

By law, lieutenant governors are elected on a shared ticket with the gubernatorial candidate in both the primary and the general election.

The lieutenant governor of Wisconsin is elected in a direct election—the candidate with the most votes becomes lieutenant governor. In the event that two candidates receive an equal number of votes which is higher than that received by any other candidate, the members of the state legislature vote between the two at their next
session.

Term limits

There is no limit to the number of terms a lieutenant governor may hold. However, the lieutenant governor can be removed from office through an impeachment trial or resignation.

History

1979 Lt. Governor referendum

The voters of Wisconsin approved a referendum in a April 1979 referendum that changed the Lieutenant Governor's Office. Before the changes approved by voters, the Lieutenant Governor served as the President of the Wisconsin State Senate[1]. Also, the 1979 referendum approved a line of succession that is stated in the Wisconsin Constitution which designates the Lieutenant Governor and the Wisconsin Secretary of State as the respective successors of the office in the event of the Governor's registration or death[2].

The proposition that made that change, Wisconsin Question 3, was passed narrowly by the voters of Wisconsin on April 3, 1979 by a margin of 372,734 to 327,008 votes[3].

Vacancies

If the lieutenant governor becomes governor, he or she is required to nominate a new lieutenant governor. However, the successor must be confirmed by the Senate and the Assembly.

If the actual elected lieutenant governor is unable to continue serving or is removed, dies, or resigns, the Governor nominates a replacement, subject to confirmation by the Senate and then the entire Assembly.

Duties

Should the governor designate the lieutenant governor to a board or commission the lieutenant governor is given all the authority and responsibility granted by law to the governor.

The Lieutenant Governor becomes the Governor upon the death, resignation, or removal of the elected Governor of Wisconsin. She also become Acting Governor upon the absence, illness, or inability to serve of the elected Governor.

At one time, the Lieutenant Governor was the President of the Senate and could cast a tie breaking vote; however, following the Amendment in 1979, the elected Senators now choose their own presiding officer.

Divisions

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State budget

The budget for the Lieutenant Governor's Office in Fiscal Year 2013 was $393,500.[4]

Historical officeholders

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Recent news

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